Part one of term paper
In this poem, Booth teaches his young daughter a lesson about life. At the beginning he tells her to put her faith in someone she can trust, whether that person is him, (her earthly father), a mentor (a coach or teacher), or her Heavenly Father for support. He tells her to “Spread your arms wide,” to open herself to all she can be; to s ...

Part two of term paper
... be out on her own. Then, he assures her that when she does these things; sets her goals high, allows others to help prepare her for the future, then she can use that base for support as she goes through life. This poem is speaking to a beginner. The beginner could be any age and starting anything, such as a baby beginning life, an athlete beginning a season, or a student beginning a course of study. The poet is telling the novice to build on what she has learned in the past, to continue to set ...